The average train between Leuven and Cottbus takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Cottbus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Cottbus. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Cottbus at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to Cottbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Cottbus. However, there are services departing from Louvain station and arriving at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station via Liège-Guillemins station, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Leuven to Cottbus train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Cottbus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Leuven and Cottbus is 675.7 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 10h 9m.